Sam Horn
Born: 11/2/1963 in Dallas, TX, USA
MLB Debut: 1987-07-25 | Final Game: 1995-09-20
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'5" | Weight: 215 lbs
Full name: Samuel Lee Horn
Biography
Sam Horn, born in 1963, was a professional baseball player who had an impactful career in Major League Baseball from 1987 to 1995. Primarily known as a position player, Horn participated in 389 games throughout his career. He showcased his power at the plate with a total of 250 hits, including 62 home runs, and drove in 179 runs. His batting average stood at .240, reflecting the challenges many players faced during the era in which he played, marked by a mix of power-hitting and a focus on contact.
Horn's playing style was characterized by his ability to generate offense, particularly through his home run capability, which contributed significantly to his teams during his tenure. Despite never being known for his speed on the bases, as evidenced by his zero stolen bases, he made his mark as a formidable presence in the lineup. His career, concluding on September 20, 1995, left a lasting impression on fans and exemplified the changing dynamics of baseball in the late 20th century, as the game increasingly emphasized power hitting.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 389 | 1040 | 132 | 250 | 49 | 1 | 62 | 179 | 0 | 132 | 323 | 0.240 | 0.328 | 0.468 | 0.797 | 1885.4 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | BOS | AL | 46 | 158 | 31 | 44 | 7 | 0 | 14 | 34 | 0 | 17 | 55 | 0.278 | 733.9 |
| 1988 | BOS | AL | 24 | 61 | 4 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 11 | 20 | 0.148 | -229.6 |
| 1989 | BOS | AL | 33 | 54 | 1 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 16 | 0.148 | -300.8 |
| 1990 | BAL | AL | 79 | 246 | 30 | 61 | 13 | 0 | 14 | 45 | 0 | 32 | 62 | 0.248 | 569.6 |
| 1991 | BAL | AL | 121 | 317 | 45 | 74 | 16 | 0 | 23 | 61 | 0 | 41 | 99 | 0.233 | 1001.0 |
| 1992 | BAL | AL | 63 | 162 | 13 | 38 | 10 | 1 | 5 | 19 | 0 | 21 | 60 | 0.235 | 111.4 |
| 1993 | CLE | AL | 12 | 33 | 8 | 15 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0.455 | 0.0 |
| 1995 | TEX | AL | 11 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0.111 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 12 | 9 | 63 | 6 | 2 | 7 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | BOS | 1B | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1990 | BAL | 1B | 10 | 9 | 58 | 6 | 2 | 7 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 12 |
| Designated Hitter | 293 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | BAL | AL | $687,500 |
| 1991 | BAL | AL | $175,000 |
| 1988 | BOS | AL | $80,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $942,500 | ||